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 Volume 12, Issue 9 (September 2025), Pages: 13-20

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 Original Research Paper

Feasibility study for reengineering the existing building at NEUST San Isidro Campus: A long-term infrastructure solution

 Author(s): 

 Romeo B. Campos Jr 1, Jennilyn C. Mina 1, *, Pastora S. De Guzman 2

 Affiliation(s):

  1College of Management and Business Technology, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan City, Philippines
  2College of Education, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan City, Philippines

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 * Corresponding Author. 

   Corresponding author's ORCID profile:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0081-8326

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  https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.09.002

 Abstract

This study assessed the feasibility of reengineering the existing building at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) San Isidro Campus, located on Jose Abad Santos Avenue, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The aim was to address the university’s growing space requirements, enhance safety, and integrate modern educational facilities. A comprehensive approach was used, including analysis of historical enrollment data, evaluation of current space utilization, and collection of feedback through surveys and interviews with students, faculty, and administrators. Statistical techniques were applied to forecast enrollment trends and perform a cost-benefit analysis to determine financial viability. The results indicated a notable increase in deteriorating classrooms, leading to overcrowding, decreased quality of education, and safety issues. The COVID-19 pandemic further limited maintenance activities, accelerating the decline of classroom conditions. The findings highlight the urgent need for regular maintenance, repair work, and long-term infrastructure planning. Constructing a new building emerged as a crucial solution to support academic growth, provide a safe and conducive learning environment, and align with NEUST’s institutional goals. The study offers strategic recommendations for optimizing space and improving campus facilities.

 © 2025 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

 Building renovation, Space utilization, Enrollment forecast, Educational facilities, Infrastructure planning

 Article history

 Received 5 February 2025, Received in revised form 25 May 2025, Accepted 5 August 2025

 Acknowledgment

No Acknowledgment. 

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations

The study adhered to ethical research standards. Participation in surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions was voluntary, and informed consent was obtained from all participants. Responses were treated with confidentiality and anonymity.

 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Campos RB Jr, Mina JC, and De Guzman PS (2025). Feasibility study for reengineering the existing building at NEUST San Isidro Campus: A long-term infrastructure solution. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(9): 13-20

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